In the sign-and-trade deal, the Cavaliers got swingman
Ricky Davis from Miami and forward Brian Skinner from Toronto. The Raptors received
forward Don MacLean and an undisclosed amount of cash from Miami.

But the Heat may have gained the most from the deal, getting
Gatling for the third time in five years. He will provide much-needed depth
behind center Alonzo Mourning, who is still learning to play with a kidney disease,
and forward Brian Grant.

"I just really want to come in and get back into playing
shape, learn the system as quickly as I can and look to Brian Grant, Zo, Eddie
(Jones) and a lot of the guys there to get me back to where I need to be," Gatling
said.

Miami initially acquired the 6-foot-10 Gatling from Golden
State along with Tim Hardaway in 1996.

The Heat reacquired him before last season from Denver.
Two months later, they dealt him to Cleveland along with Clarence Weatherspoon
in the trade that brought Grant to Miami and sent Shawn Kemp to Portland.

Gatling has played for eight teams in 10 seasons, averaging
10.7 points and 5.5 rebounds. In 74 games with Cleveland last season, he averaged
11.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 22.6 minutes.